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Rabbi Dov Lior Rules Against Altering Temple Mount Prayer Blessings
Rabbi Dov Lior has ruled that worshippers on the Temple Mount must not alter the customary wording of blessings during prayers. The ruling, based on halachic analysis by his son Rabbi Elkana Lior, states the altered wording was specific to the time when the Holy Temple stood.
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- 01Rabbi Dov Lior ruled against changing prayer blessings' conclusions on the Temple Mount.
- 02The altered wording was specific to the time when the Holy Temple stood, according to the ruling.
- 03Rabbi Dov Lior's ruling was based on a halachic examination by his son, Rabbi Elkana Lior.
- 04The rabbi clarified that his past presence at services did not imply approval of altered prayer customs.
- 05The ruling states traditional prayer wording must be maintained until the Holy Temple is rebuilt.
Rabbi Lior clarified that his presence at past services did not signify approval of the practice. The decision emphasizes maintaining traditional prayer conclusions until the Temple is rebuilt.
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